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Students enrolled in DoWEA Schools are required to meet immunization requirements. Questions? Please contact your school nurse.
DoWEA Europe is Hiring
DoWEA Europe is looking to fill substitute teaching and educational aide positions across the region.
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Vicenza Middle School is part of Vicenza Community Schools in the DoWEA Europe South District. Vicenza MS serves military connected students in grades 6-8.
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DoWEA students show their skills in Smithsonian art contest
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Each spring, students in DoWEA schools around the world showcase their artistic talents in the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM)’s art contest. This year, their artworks showed off the special qualities that make their comm...
Puma News
Dear Puma Families, We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Please remember that Chromebook collection will take place on June 3rd. Students should be sure to bring: Their Chromebook Charger Chromebook case Most importantly, students must bring their Chromebook on collection day. Attention 8th Grade Families: The 8th Grade Awards Ceremony will be held on June 4th from 1:30–2:35 PM. Come celebrate your 8th grade Puma as they prepare to become a high school freshman! Thank you for your support, and have a great weekend!
Puma News
Dear Puma Families, We hope you are enjoying your 4-day weekend and spending quality time with your family and loved ones. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday! Important Upcoming Dates: May 22 – School Holiday (No Pumas) May 25 – Memorial Day May 28 – 8th Grade Dance (8th graders only) June 4 – 8th Grade End-of-Year Awards Ceremony June 9 – Last Day of School — Early Release! Have a wonderful and restful weekend!
Puma News
Wishing all our Puma families a fantastic weekend filled with fun, laughter, and plenty of time to relax and recharge! It’s hard to believe how quickly the days are flying by. Summer will be here before we know it. We hope everyone makes great memories and enjoys quality time with family and friends. Thank you for being such an important part of our Puma community. Have an amazing weekend, Pumas! 🐾 Your Puma Family!
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White House launches Summer Reading Challenge
WASHINGTON (AP) — Second Lady Usha Vance is inviting children across the country to take part in the White House’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, a program that asks students entering kindergarten through eighth grade to read 12 books over the su...
DoWEA Shares Ambitious New Teacher Hiring Initiative
Tiffany Hoben, chief academic officer of the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), announced an ambitious new teacher hiring initiative.
DoWEA seeks educators and aides to support military-connected students
The Department of War Education Activity has fewer than 100 openings remaining for teachers and fewer than 150 openings remaining for aides in classrooms across the U.S. and around the globe for next school year.
DoWEA recognizes 2026 Presidential AI Challenge state champions
Student and educator teams at nine Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) schools have been selected as state champions in the 2026 Presidential AI Challenge.
National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
DoWEA celebrates National Speech-Language-Hearing Month in May. The purpose of recognizing SLHM in DoWEA is to highlight the professionals who support individuals with speech, language, and hearing disorders.
Decision Day
Celebrate Decision Day on May 1st – the day when DoWEA high-school seniors announce what they’ll be pursuing after graduation.
Military Spouse Appreciation Month
Military Spouse Appreciation Month (MSAM) is observed annually in May to recognize the contributions, resilience, and sacrifices of military spouses and families.
DoWEA Europe Announces 2027 District Teachers of the Year
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Europe Region is pleased to announce its 2027 District Teachers of the Year.
| Grade | School Office Hours | Student Attendance |
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| 6 - 8 |
7:50 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
8:00 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. |
| office.vicenzams@dodea.edu | 8:00 a.m. - 1:40 p.m. (Wednesdays) |
- Wednesdays (students are dismissed at 1:40 pm)
- Students are tardy if they are not in class at 8:00 am.
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It is the responsibility of the parents or guardians to notify the school every time a student is absent. All students who arrive to school after 8:00 a.m. must be accompanied by a guardian and signed into the school. Parents will be contacted if their student arrives alone after the school day has begun. Email attendance at office.vicenzams@dodea.edu |
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